Since Amazon launched the Kindle in 2007, it has become the best-selling e-reader in the world. The company has sold millions of devices, and according to Statista, there are now 110 million Amazon Prime members who have access to a library of over 1.4 million Kindle Unlimited books (and thousands of audiobooks).
The global e-reader market was valued at 18.13 million U.S. dollars in 2020 and is projected to reach 23.12 billion U.S. dollars by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 percent from 2021 to 2026, according to Mordor Intelligence data.
This means that more people than ever are reading eBooks on their Kindles, which is good news for self-published authors who want to get their books out there and make money doing so
According to the Association of American Publishers, the trade e-book revenue in the United States amounted to 1.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2019 compared with 1.9 billion U.S. dollars generated by ebook sales worldwide that year
Publishing on Amazon’s KDP
Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing program gives you the opportunity to publish your eBooks directly on Amazon, without having to go through the process of traditional publishing.
There are a few different levels to this program, but it’s important to note that all of them allow you to publish your book for free, with no promotional costs or fees.
Why to publish on KDP
You may have heard of the self-publishing platform Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). It has become a popular and easy way for authors to publish their books. Amazon’s platform is huge, which means authors can tap into global markets. The distribution process is also quick and simple, with no need for large inventory or storage.
For established authors, amazon kindle direct publishing is the go-to option. And it’s not just for eBooks anymore – with KDP you can also create paperback copies of your book. The publishing process is very quick and you have complete control over the content of your book and the rights to it.
One reason KDP is so popular with authors is that it allows them to keep control of their own prices and earnings. There’s no contract or subscription, so you don’t pay anything upfront or ongoing and you can opt in and out of the program at any time.
If you’re thinking about publishing a book on Kindle, check out what we think are some of the top benefits of using this service:
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a fast, easy and free way for authors and publishers to keep control and publish their books worldwide on the Kindle and Kindle reading apps.
Get to market fast. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on Kindle stores worldwide within 24-48 hours.
Make more money. Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, India, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and more.
Keep control. Keep control of your rights and set your own list prices.
Publish in digital and print. Publish Kindle eBooks and paperbacks for free on KDP.
Enrolling your title in KDP Select gives you the opportunity to earn higher royalties
Wide distribution.
Quick publishing time. with KDP publishing process is very quick.
No inventory. Long gone are the days when authors had to purchase printed copies of books upfront in order to sell them